Category Archives: The video experts blog

The 15 Best YouTube Alternatives for Live Streaming (2026)

YouTube remains the world’s largest video platform, but it isn’t always the best option for every creator or organization. Increasingly, creators, businesses, and media teams are looking for YouTube alternatives that better support their goals. Some users prioritize reach and discovery through large social platforms. Others need greater control over branding, monetization, privacy, and distribution. […]

The 15 Best Brightcove Alternatives (With Real Pricing & Buyer’s Guide) [2026 Update]

The 10 Best Brightcove Alternatives with Competitor Pricing Comparison Image

Brightcove was acquired by Bending Spoons in November 2024. As of March 2026, it has been just over a year under their ownership. This guide reflects the latest pricing, features, and platform updates to help you compare Brightcove with its top alternatives. Finding the right enterprise-grade video platform is tougher than ever. Brightcove is still […]

Frame Rate Guide for Streaming in 2026: Best FPS for Live Video

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Video now accounts for a large share of global internet traffic, making streaming quality and efficiency more important than ever. In the latest 2024/25 data, video is the largest category of downstream traffic (up to  54% depending on the region), with YouTube as a top driver. As the market grows, so does the need for […]

The Big Platform Switch: Why Teams Move from Vimeo & Brightcove to Dacast

Why Teams Move from Vimeo & Brightcove to Dacast

The video streaming industry has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Once a niche space for creative communities, it now reaches hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide—surpassing 29.7 billion watch hours in Q1 2025 alone. Valued at over $108 billion, the market continues to expand, but its foundations are shifting. Following a wave of acquisitions […]

How to Use OBS Studio for Professional Streaming in 2026

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You’re trying to break out as the next big live-streaming sensation but don’t know where to start? First things first, you must be able to produce high-quality streams. To do that, you’ll need to have high-quality screen recordings, crisp audio output, and an optimized recording path. Furthermore, the content must be good enough for high-resolution […]